I have long dreaded hiring a DJ and Photographer for the wedding since they are extremely expensive. After some research, I found on average, the cost of a photographer and DJ are + or - $2,000 each. (Gulp!) I understand a DJ can make or break the flow of a wedding and pictures are the only true lasting memory of the big day, and perhaps that’s why their rates are so stinking high. However, I have a hard time spending that kind of money on one piece of the wedding. Had I grown up with wealthy parents who had money to spend, maybe my thoughts would be different. But I grew up in a house hold that didn’t have a lot of money and I was taught to save, not spend. These kind of spending habits have benefited me as a young adult and to this day I have a small amount of debit which is mostly college expenses. This habit has also taught me to think outside the box. Be creative and find a way to get what I want (quality) without spending mullah cabbage (quantity). And thanks to my parents and their teaching, I did just that!
I was able to hire a DJ for $700, for the entire night of the wedding! A co-worker of mine (Jen) was planning her wedding and shared with me her DJ. She said her and the DJ met a few times and she was really impressed at the DJ’s attentiveness to detail. And then she shared with me the cost. I thought to myself how incredibly less expensive she was compared to all the other DJ’s I had researched. My co-worker Jen said we were more than welcome to attend her wedding and observe the DJ. Mike and I went to the wedding and really enjoyed what we saw! The DJ was very organized, professional and energetic. Just what we were hoping for. We spoke on the phone with the DJ and I gave her all the idea’s Mike and I have for the wedding. We feel extremely confident that she will do a fantastic job at our wedding without breaking out bank!
Next, I was able to hire a photographer for $1,000 for 10 hours! Wow, can’t beat that! After looking for a photographer to take family pictures of the Carroll’s, Becky (my future sister-in-law) came across this photographer (Denise). In fact, we also decided to have Denise take our Carroll family photos as well. After viewing her website/photos and speaking with her references I decided I could not pass up the opportunity to pay such a small amount for such a great photographer! We feel confident she will capture our wedding in photos beautifully!
The big day is creeping up on us and 2 more things have been crossed of our to-do list. Starting to feel a little anxious for the big day to arrive….still about 7 months to go!
P.S. Shout out to my sister and Dave on their engagement!! WooHoo!
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